The World of Courtesans c7.23

c7.23

The sons of ganikas were also not free agents. By the order of the king, when they were mere children of eight, they began their training as musicians and actors (*kushilava*). They were coached by state-employed teachers and in course of time they became expert actors (*rangopajivin*) and dancers (*talavachara*). Their salary, however, was much lower than that of the *ganikas*, for they received a mere pittance of 150 per annum. Besides, the sum of 12,000 *panas* fixed for their redemption was a very exorbitant sum when we consider their meagre income.